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Notes For Haiti
“What’s up, New York?!!” screamed Chilean rapper Ana Tijoux at Manhattan’s Le Poisson Rouge during her first US tour last earlier this month. “I’ve always wanted to say ‘What’s Up, New York?’” she told the crowd, a wide smile across her face.
Tijoux had been waiting a long time for that moment, and now is her moment. Her whirlwind string of performances (more than a dozen dates in 30 days) to support her new solo album, 1977 (Nacional Records), kicked off at SXSW in Austin and took her to more than 10 cities in the US and Canada. No doubt, an ambitious tour for a Spanish-language female rapper barely known here. But Tijoux’s easy flow, sharp verbal skills and confidence clearly appeal beyond language and genres.
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The “next school” is quickly becoming the “now school.” Artists such as L.A.’s Blu & Exile and fellow SoCal artist Fashawn have all made noise in the past few years. Toss in Diamond District out of D.C. and that’s the makings of a rather dope show. That’s exactly what went down earlier this month. This excellent video from the Mass Corporation blog was shot by Mr. Mass himself. Blu and Fashawn are featured prominently through out the video, but the real treat comes at about the five minute mark. It features Exile, the dope producer, “play” the MPC live and in living color. If you haven’t seen Exile on the MPC, then this video is well worth watching. The video itself is a very professional looking and creative look at the show.
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In support of Blu, Exile and Fashawn’s Europe tour, the Superblenders put together this mix of their material to promote a show in Rotterdam this Sunday. Track list and download available.
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